The answer is yes, we’ve all played Bible roulette. You know, where you open the bible to a random spot, read a page or two, shrug your shoulders, and hope it did something.
You’re not alone.
Many of us open Scripture, feel confused or distracted, and then close it, unsure of what to do next. The Bible can easily become something we treat like a chore—skim a chapter, check the box, move on with our day.
But that’s not how God intended it. The Bible isn’t just a book to read; it’s a living word meant to be consumed, wrestled with, and applied. It’s where God speaks, shapes, and transforms us. The problem isn’t that Scripture is boring—the problem is that we often don’t know how to engage it in a way that stirs our hearts and changes our lives.
That’s why we’ve pulled together six tools designed to help you move past passive Bible reading and into real spiritual growth. Each tool includes something to listen to, something to read, and a way to live it out with others here at Mosaic. These aren’t just study aids; they’re invitations to encounter God in a way that makes Scripture come alive.
You need some tools in your bag.
That’s why we’ve pulled together three tools designed to help you move past passive Bible reading and into real spiritual growth. Each tool includes:
- Something to listen to
- Something to read
- A way to live it out with others here at Mosaic
Tool One: Encountering Scripture
Understanding the story of the Bible and its significance is foundational to following Jesus. But it takes some work to get there. When we approach Scripture, we encounter several gaps that separate us (modern readers) from the original meaning of the text:
- Historical Gap – Written in a very different time and culture, with customs, politics, and geography unlike ours.
- Cultural Gap – The worldview and values of biblical peoples often clash with modern assumptions.
- Linguistic Gap – Originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek; even the best translations can’t capture every nuance.
- Literary Gap – Different genres (narrative, poetry, prophecy, letters) require different reading approaches.
Listen: How to Read the Bible from The Bible Project
Read: How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee
Do: Join a Study Group at Mosaic
Tool Two: Prayer
Everyone prays at some point, but learning to pray in coordination with the Bible transforms your relationship with God. This takes Bible reading beyond the task-focused discipline that Bible study can become, making it something you do with the Father. God has preserved a written word for you to have and know him by, so get to know him.
Listen: T’s and P’s (Thoughts and Prayers) Sermon Series
Read: How to Pray by Pete Greig
Do: Join us for Midweek Prayer
Tool Three: Community
This is where the magic happens. When you study Scripture in community, you’re not left to figure it all out alone. Others bring perspectives you’d never see on your own, they ask questions that push you deeper, and they remind you that you’re not the only one who struggles to stay consistent. Community turns Bible reading from a lonely task into a shared adventure—where encouragement, accountability, and honest conversations make Scripture come alive.
Listen: People of Change sermon
Read: Blood Stained Pews by Carl Kuhl
Do: Sign up and show up for a hangout or group.